Job: Laborer
Job Description
Job Type: Hourly
Wage: $16.87/hr.
Location: Canon City, CO.
Job Description:
Performs a variety of physical labor tasks to accomplish the mission of the department on work sites. Cleans and prepares road construction sites by removing debris or possible hazards. Cleans and maintains irrigation and storm water ditches by removing debris or possible obstruction to the natural or manmade flow of water. Loads or unloads a variety of materials as required for the job site, either by hand or with the use of equipment. manual labor tasks such as digging, trenching, backfilling holes and compacting soil. Uses hand tools such as, but not limited to, shovels, post holes diggers, garden trimmers and rakes. Uses small equipment in the performance of duties such as, but not limited to, lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers and weed eaters. manual work including spreading gravel, patching potholes, repairing or replacing culverts, fences, cattle guards and signs. Removes rocks, trees and debris from roads and rights-of-way. Trims trees and brush. Directs traffic at job sites and as required during emergency situations, such as a flood or fire. repairs or regular maintenance on equipment. Provides assistance to Operators as needed in the performance of their duties.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months of general experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. This is an entry level position into the department with potential to learn adequate and progressive skills in the operation of the department as a whole.
Additional Requirements:
Valid and current Colorado Driver’s License. Must pass drug screen, physical and backscreen.
Other Notes:
Complete County Application by the closing date and time.
Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.
Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.
Applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be the only candidates contacted.
Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.